Swarovski 8.5x42 purchase (1 Viewer)

[Paskman]

I've just ordered ones of the last close focus ELs, at the new price

 

[nodd]

That’s a good deal you have there. I bought my 8.5 x 42 just before the launch of the NL. Not such a bargain price wise but was happy to pay what I did at the time, for a stunning top of the line binocular. I love and use the close focus. I hope your binoculars bring you as much viewing pleasure as mine do.

 

[Paskman]

I have covered the cost by refunds on my football season ticket due to COVID-19

 

[JoeRawles]

Just out of interest, have you been reassured by whoever you purchased from that they are the close focus model? If so you have definitely got a steal - we've had "new" ELs for about 4 months now.

 

[Paskman]

Just out of interest, have you been reassured by whoever you purchased from that they are the close focus model? If so you have definitely got a steal - we've had "new" ELs for about 4 months now.

Yes I made sure before I bought it. Will be somewhat disappointed if it isn't

 

[Paskman]

This is the second thread where not all of my original post has gone on line. Strange

 

[cycleguy]

I'm in the same shoes, picked up an EL 8.5x42 (Field Pro not Legend) with the shorter close focus this past week at a local big box outdoor sports retailer here in the US. I was a little surprised as I thought these were gone. One Field Pro unit showed up at each of the store locations over the last couple of weeks; and are now sold out at each location - so they didn't last long. The serial on my unit starts out K87.......

Was out back this a.m. with them in sunny mild winter conditions observing in a big oak: Downy Woodpecker ?, Northern Flicker, Common House Sparrow, Colorado Chickadee, and Red Squirrel ... the views through this binocular are absolutely beautiful.

CG

 

[JoeRawles]

A serial number starting with K87 means it was from 2017, so that's very surprising! A good deal though for sure.

 

[cycleguy]

A serial number starting with K87 means it was from 2017, so that's very surprising! A good deal though for sure.

It would be interesting to know their journey (w/ timeframe) from manufacture to the day they ended up in my hands.

CG